Dorman On HuffPo: “Why I Am Running for Governor of Oklahoma”
Why I Am Running for Governor of Oklahoma
By Joe Dorman
My name is Joe Dorman, and I am running for Governor of Oklahoma. You may wonder why. What makes this guy any different? Why should I listen to what he has to say? Why does he think he has a chance? All of these questions and many more have occurred to me many times.
And the simple truth is, I am running because I love Oklahoma. I love this land. I love her beauty. I love her diversity. And most of all, I love her people — their pioneering spirit, their can-do approach, their neighbor-helping-neighbor attitude. I love Oklahoma and I love Oklahomans. And the spirit of service my parents instilled in me compels me to stand up for what is right for all Oklahomans.
This is not a decision I take lightly, but one that has come from serious contemplation and a growing need for a leader who places people over politics and service above all else.
Since starting this journey, I have visited with tens of thousands of Oklahomans from all corners of our state. I have met with and heard the concerns of my fellow citizens about how we can make Oklahoma great again. What I have heard over and over is that we are headed in the wrong direction with education, with jobs and the economy, health care and with the lack of storm shelters in schools — all issues I plan to address as I campaign for Governor of Oklahoma.